David W Carter H S vs Umphrey Lee El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David W Carter H S
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,097 students
Umphrey Lee El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | David W Carter H S Dallas, Texas | Umphrey Lee El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1329 of 1,419 | #3605 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14033 of 16,910 | #37845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,097 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Umphrey Lee El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 26.7).
- •David W Carter H S does better on math proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Umphrey Lee El does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •David W Carter H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 97.8%).
- •Umphrey Lee El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.9).
- •David W Carter H S is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 447.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is David W Carter H S better than Umphrey Lee El?
On the Success Index (US), Umphrey Lee El ranks higher (31.1 vs 26.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are David W Carter H S and Umphrey Lee El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David W Carter H S: 1,097. Umphrey Lee El: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David W Carter H S and Umphrey Lee El rank in Texas?
David W Carter H S is 1329th of 1,419 and Umphrey Lee El is 3605th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).